Missouri / Social Services
Agency file
The Social Services delivers health and social services — programs such as Medicaid, public assistance, child welfare, and support for aging and disabled residents.
In 2025, this agency had 8,644 employees with median total compensation of $39,081; the highest distinct record was $283,771.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 8,644 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($39,081) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $63,287 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $6,029. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $288.5M — | 8,932 — | $35,254 — |
| 2024 | $316.9M ▲ 9.8% | 8,791 ▼ 1.6% | $38,235 ▲ 8.5% |
| 2025 | $324.6M ▲ 2.5% | 8,644 ▼ 1.7% | $39,081 ▲ 2.2% |
Record list
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Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Chandra Cowens holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $38,235.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Craig Washington is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $38,234.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Colton Carpenter is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $38,233.
Project Consultant/Social Services
At Social Services, Janet Smiley serves as a Project Consultant. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,230.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Victoria Cox is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $38,220.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Jeffrey Dieckhoff holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,217.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Jennifer Gillespie is a Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $38,210.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Shirley Smith works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Shirley earned $38,198 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Alexis Harmon works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Alexis earned $38,197 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
At Social Services, Joy Cochran serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,189.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Adrian Ausler holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,189.
Human Resources Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Annalese Brown serves as a Human Resources Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,189.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Tiffany Odor holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,187.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Ariel Davis is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $38,187.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Alina Davies is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $38,187.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Meagan Rabourn works as a Social Services Assistant for Social Services. Meagan earned $38,178 in 2024.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Monica Major holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,178.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Catherine Southworth works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Catherine earned $38,178 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kamie King holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,174.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Hallie Stover serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,174.
Food Service Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Tracy Collier serves as a Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,171.
Rehabilitation Specialist/Social Services
Spider Murphy-Taylor holds the role of Rehabilitation Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $38,170.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Alyssa Slaughter works as a Social Services Assistant for Social Services. Alyssa earned $38,169 in 2024.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Jeremy Miller is a Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $38,161.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Janalynn Fulton serves as a Benefit Program Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $38,156.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Amanda Smith works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Amanda earned $38,140 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Ladonna Mckinney-Spencer holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $38,130.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Tracy Wells is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $38,117.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Somer Farris is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $38,091.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Samantha Siercks is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $38,083.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Leata Shepherd holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,081.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Amy Gromer works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Amy earned $38,080 in 2025.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Emily Mcglone is a Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $38,070.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Rachel Adams is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $38,063.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Bethany Jones holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $38,057.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Dwania Walker serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,046.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Shae Black is a Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $38,029.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Gloria Hatfield is a Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $38,026.
Education Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Molly Buie serves as a Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,021.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kelley Metcalf is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $38,020.